First Republic of Venezuela in 1811; Bolivar fought against Spanish from 1816-1820; General Paez led Venezuela in a seperation from Gran Colombia in 1829.(Matt)
Napoleon Effect?
Napoleon's invasion of Spain and replacing Fedinand VII in power caused criollo elites to declare themselves to be a junta governing in the name of Ferdinand VII.(Matt)
Social/Ethnic Group Leaders
Criollo elites formed the cabildos in Venezuela; Nationalist uprisings helped the break off of Venezuela from Gran Colombia.(Matt)
Primary Leaders?
Simon Bolivar;Miranda;General Paez.(Matt)
Role of Armerd Conflict
Revolts against Spanish rule caused for some nationalism among the people; Nationalist revolts against leaders led to split in Gran Colombia.(Matt)
Liberal Reforms?
Venezuela experienced three republics which weren't very successful and a natinalist state.(Matt)
Latin America Independence